Mark Morton Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Mark Morton Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $723,626 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $69,000 and the largest $102,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$723,626
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$69,000
- Largest grant$102,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $551,347 the year before.
90% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $551,347 | 12 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $723,626 | 12 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah Severson C/O Arentfox Schiff LLP 233 S, Wacker Dr Suite 7100, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 258-5588 |
| What to submit | Grant application & related financial data |
| Restrictions | Illinois public charities |
What Mark Morton Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $723,626 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Onward Neighborhood House | Charitable | $102,000 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Individual | Aged, blind & disabled | $80,278 |
| Avenues to Independence | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Maywood Fine Arts Association | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Circle Urban Ministries | Charitable | $73,000 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago | Charitable | $53,665 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Kids Above All | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake County | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Individual | Hospital, medical & surgical | $19,683 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah K Severson
- Molly Galo
- Mary Kate Daly
- John Venhuizen
Questions people ask
Does Mark Morton Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mark Morton Memorial Fund give?
$723,626 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $69,000.
Who runs Mark Morton Memorial Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah K Severson (President), Molly Galo (Dir/Vice Pres), Mary Kate Daly (Dir/Vice Pres) and John Venhuizen (Dir/Vice Pres).
What does Mark Morton Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.